Here are two holiday-worthy red wines from BC’s Township 7 Vineyards & Winery that you should consider. The first, under screwcap, is the Township 7 Provenance Series Merlot 2020; the second, under cork closure, is the Township 7 Benchmark Series Fool’s Gold Vineyard Syrah 2020.
What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between Township 7’s Provenance and the Benchmark series of wines?
The Provenance Series focuses on approachable, well-balanced wines made from estate and select vineyard fruit, designed to be easy-drinking and consistent. These wines are more affordable, offering good quality at a value-oriented price point.
The Benchmark Series highlights premium, terroir-driven wines crafted from select, high-quality vineyard sites with an emphasis on complexity and aging potential. These wines are more refined and structured, typically priced higher due to their quality and craftsmanship.
My Wine Tasting Notes Township 7 Provenance Series Merlot 2020 (BC $31.97)
Winemaker’s notes, ” This vintage blends Merlot from our North Oliver Bench’s Blue Terrace Vineyard and Front Yard Vineyard in Naramata. The rocky soils of Oliver yield high-quality grapes, while those from Okanagan Falls lend added complexity and structure. A two-week maceration at warm temperatures, using remontage, pipeage, and pulsair techniques, achieved a rich fruit extraction with smooth tannins. The wine was then aged for 18 months in 67% French and 33% American oak barrels, adding layers of caramel and vanilla to balance the full-bodied mouthfeel and enhancing its structure.” The winery suggests pairing mushroom risotto
This Article was originally published on My Wine Pal
